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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/2/2016 - STAFF REPORTS - 3.B. PALM sp4 �y a V N •• �abuno CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: November 2, 2016 LEGISLATION SUBJECT: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015 (B) OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager SUMMARY The proposed ordinance will establish a regulatory program that would permit Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, to fully operate at the Palm Springs International Airport. This revision includes requirements for drug and alcohol testing for each TNC driver. RECOMMENDATION: Waive reading of the text and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015 (b) OF, AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. STAFF ANALYSIS: The Council initially discussed the proposed ordinance on August 3, 2016, and again on October 12, 2016. After considering the matter, Council directed the City Attorney to revise the ordinance to include provisions that would require each driver to submit to drug and alcohol testing. The attached proposed ordinance includes these requirements. ITEM NO.APO City Council Staff Report November 2, 2016- Page 2 TNC Ordinance ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(2), the proposed amendment is exempt from CEQA because the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect adverse impact on the environment. Therefore the proposed TNC Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review. FISCAL IMPACT: All commercial ground transportation providers at PSP Airport, including Taxicabs and Car Rentals, are required to pay fees to operate. Transportation Network Companies are also commercial operators and will be subject to paying equivalent fees. Taxis at PSP Airport currently pay $2.50 for NON pre-arranged pickups and $3.00 for pre- arranged customer pickups. Because TNCs are pre-arranged rides, they qualify for the same Taxi pre-arranged fee of$3.00. Staff estimates the amount of revenue that would be generated in the event the TNCs commence activities at the PSP Airport under the proposed ordinance could reach $30,001 annually. Dougla olland, City Attorney David H. Ready, Ci er Attachment: Ordinance No. 02 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16.02.015 (b), AND ADDING CHAPTER 16.37 TO, THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES TO OPERATE AT THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. City Attorney's Summary The proposed ordinance establishes a regulatory program for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate at Palm Springs International Airport. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The following definitions are added to Section 16.02.015(b) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code: "TNC Driver" means a Participating Driver, as defined in Cal Pub. Util. Code 5431(d), providing TNC services under the authority of an approved TNC Permit issued under Chapter 16.37 of this Code. "TNC Mobile App" means a TNC's online enabled application to connect passengers with TNC's approved TNC Drivers. "TNC Pick-up Area" means one or more areas of the Airport designated by the Director where a TNC Driver may pick-up a passenger or passengers pursuant to a Waybill. "TNC Staging Area" means one or more areas designated by the Director of Aviation where unassigned TNC Drivers may stage for an Airport passenger pick-up assignment from the TNC Mobile App. "Trade dress" means a symbol, sign, or other marking that makes a TNC Driver's vehicle readily identifiable as a vehicle driven by a TNC Driver. "Transportation Network Company" or "TNC" means an organization whether a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or other form, operating in California that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform to connect passengers using their personal vehicles ("TNC Services") and which has a current permit from the California Public Utilities Commission to operate as a TNC in California. "Waybill" means electronic evidence of prearranged transportation services in the possession of a TNC Driver that shows the name of a party to be transported and the 03 1141766.1 t pick-up location for each ride. SECTION 2. Chapter 16.37 is added to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to read: Chapter 16.37 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS 16.37.005 Regulatory Measures. (a) Each Transportation Network Company and its TNC Drivers operating on the Airport shall comply fully with all applicable state laws, this Title, and instructions issued by the Director of Aviation. (b) Enforcement of traffic laws shall be the responsibility of the Agency having jurisdiction. 16.37.010 TNC Operating Permit. (a) Prior to providing transportation services on the Airport, each Transportation Network Company shall apply for and receive an approved Operating Permit from the Director of Aviation. (b) Each Transportation Network Company shall (at its own cost and expense) obtain from all federal, state, and/or local Agencies having jurisdiction, all licenses, permits, consents, approvals, and authorizations that may be necessary for the provision of services at the Airport. Such documentation shall be produced for examination immediately upon request by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel. (c) Each TNC Driver shall be subject to periodic random alcohol and drug testing as may be ordered by the Director of Aviation. 16.37.015 Operational Rules. (a) TNC Drivers shall not stage, wait, or park in any areas of the Airport other than the TNC Staging Area or the TNC Pick-Up Area nor shall TNC Drivers loop around any Airport roadway while waiting for a passenger pick-up. (b) After discharging passengers at the Airport, each TNC Driver shall immediately leave the Airport or return to the TNC Staging Area. (c) TNC Drivers shall not park, stage, or stop in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic at or on the Airport and shall only park, stage, or stop in areas designated by the Director of Aviation. (d) TNC Drivers shall only accept rides booked through the TNC's Mobile App. 04 1141766.1 2 16.37.020 Driver conduct and appearance. (a) TNC Drivers shall not enter the TNC Pick-up area of the Airport unless the TNC Driver is in possession of a Waybill and shall remain in their Vehicles or in the immediate vicinity (immediately adjacent to the Vehicle) at all times while at the Airport. (b) TNC Drivers shall not solicit, persuade or urge any person (by words, gestures, or other form of communication) to use or hire any Commercial Vehicle Operator or TNC Driver. (c) TNC Drivers shall maintain a professional look and appearance and shall display an identification badge (or the equivalent through a transportation network company's digital application) which includes a photograph and the name of the TNC Driver and the name of the TNC Driver's company at all times while offering or providing transportation services at the Airport. (d) TNC Drivers shall conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner and treat members of the traveling public with the utmost respect at all times. (1) TNC Drivers shall not intentionally obstruct the movement of any person or Vehicle. (2) TNC Drivers shall not use offensive, abusive, or obscene language, gestures, or other forms of communication while at or on the Airport. (3) TNC Drivers shall be fully familiar with the provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights and shall fully abide by the terms and requirements of the Passenger Bill of Rights, except provisions regarding receipts, taximeters, and individual driver's permits shall not be applicable to TNC Drivers. 16.37.025 Passenger Loading and Unloading. (a) TNC Drivers shall only pick up passengers for hire at the Airport at a location or locations approved by the Director of Aviation for passenger pick-up. . (b) All TNC Driver vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition. The exterior of each vehicle shall be clean with a clear and visible Trade Dress. The vehicle interior and trunk area shall be neat and clean. (c) Each TNC Driver's vehicle operated at the Airport shall be subject to inspection by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel at any time to determine compliance with these Rules and Regulations. Failure to pass any portion of the inspection may result in the TNC Driver being prohibited from picking up and/or dropping off passengers at the Airport until the discrepancies have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel. 05 1141766.1 3 16.37.035 TNC Drivers on the AOA. TNC Drivers shall not operate within or on any Restricted Areas of the Airport. 16.37.040 Penalties. The penalties for TNC Drivers who are determined by the Director of Aviation to be in violation of these Rules and Regulations follow: (a) Unsafe Vehicle. (1) Suspension of privileges pending compliance. (b) Minor violation (including, but not limited to, picking up passengers in unauthorized areas, the TNC Driver not remaining in or adjacent to the TNC Driver's Vehicle, soliciting, and loitering in the Airport Terminal Building) shall be subject to administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code. (c) Major violation (including, but not limited to, attempt to induce another to commit an illegal act or violation of these Rules and Regulations, failure to obey a lawful order of the Director of Aviation or Operations Department personnel, offensive language, gestures, failure to comply with the applicable provisions of the Passenger Bill of Rights, or other actions, or conduct that is discourteous or unprofessional) shall be subject to administrative citations pursuant to Chapter 1.06 of this Code, except that the amount of any fine thereof shall be two (2) times the amount specified in Section 1 .06.040 of this Code. (d) Reckless driving, conviction of any criminal act committed at or on the Airport, and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs shall include permanent revocation of Airport pick-up privileges in addition to any penalty, fine, or punishment authorized or allowed under any law. SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2016. ROBERT MOON, MAYOR ATTEST: 06 1 141766.1 4 JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK City of Palm Springs, California 07 1141766.1 5 NORTON MEDICAL INDUSTRIES DRUG PROGRAMS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS 6265 Sepulveda Blvd • Van Nuys, California 91411 (818) 7791900 • (800) 243-7669 • FAX (818) 7791908 October 31, 2016 City of Palms Springs Council Chamber 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for Network Companies. Transportation Network Companies to Operate at the Palm Springs International Airport, Attention: City Council Members Dear Sir, Norton Medical Industries has been assisting governmental entities, educational institutions and private companies in designing drug and alcohol programs since 1989. We are a third-party administrator and a full-service, anti-drug and alcohol misuse prevention program management company. We would like to help drivers who use the Uber application be in compliance with California Government code 53075.5 which requires drivers who transport passengers for hire be in a drug and alcohol testing program. Code 53075.5 is attached for review Norton Independent ride share driver consortium handles all features of the anti-drug and alcohol program. The low cost of the program is the responsibility of the independent driver, not the City. Education Drivers take an education explaining the requirements of the drug testing program, the drugs tested for and the effect of these drugs on the human body. The drugs tested for are marijuana, opiates including heroin, cocaine PCP and Amphetamines and Ecstasy MDMA Medical Review Every driver with a positive or non-negative result will talk to a qualified certified Medical Review Officer. Drivers with a non-negative result, such a s positive for marijuana, cocaine or alcohol will be reported with the drivers permission to you City representative via email or any method you choose. ldll%O IT k o'l J • Drivers must have a negative entry test "return to duty test" which will be reported to your City any method required. Drivers Notification Drivers are notified of random selection via robotic text message or by phone call. Drivers must test the same day as their selection. Drivers who do not test will be considered refusal and an email will be sent to the DER the City has selected to receive test results. Many drivers may already be in Norton's system. These independent drivers do not have to pay twice. They do have to give permission for Norton to notify your City of refusal to test and a non-negative test. High standard for safety is mandated by law. The cost of the program is born by the independent driver so that the driver himself is responsible for his compliance. Norton Medical Industries began providing federal compliance administration for county- level transit authorities in the early 1990s. We serve Kern County's (Bakersfield, CA) Golden Empire Transit, Coachella Valley's SunLine Transit, El Paso, Texas' Sun Metro Transit and the taxi administration programs of Los Angeles, Orange and Marin counties. Norton serves clients throughout the United States including the Police Department of the City of Mesa, Arizona, Police and Fire of Nantucket, Massachusetts, Wyoming State Department of Corrections and the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs. We drug test for Beverly Hills Human Resources, the Santa Monica-Malibu School District and Pepperdine University. We provide service from Malibu to Nantucket Island off the coast of Massachusetts. Norton Medical developed a drug testing program that is cost effective for all drivers. Any Driver not in compliance with the drug testing program will be automatically terminated form the program and proper authorities will be notified. Test results are available 24 to 48 hours on line at HYPERLINK "http://www.nortonmedical.com" www.nortonmedical.com Norton Medical Industries will also provide test results, via mail or by confidential fax. Access to test results, random selections, is also available directly on our website. Each company is assigned a login ID and password to access their particular account. Norton features an in-house, certified Medical Review Officer and MRO team that responds promptly when non-negative results are received to deliver accurate, verified test results as quickly as possible. We follow US DOT Chain-of-Custody procedures, even for non-federal testing. We excel at Data Management, Program Administration and Reporting. Our easy-to-use, secure web site documents the County's random testing program and organizes employees in your pools as well as test results. We have been audited by the DOT and FAA on many occasions, and federal inspectors praise Norton's records and reports system for its convenience, clarity and usability. We work with the largest and most respected forensic toxicology laboratories in the United States. We will ship Allegheny County's samples to MedTox, our partner laboratory certified by SAMHSA and the largest single-site laboratory in the United States. If an employee request that split sample were tested, we will send it to Quest Diagnostics. We have embraced technology to improve efficiency, but Norton has never abandoned its commitment to providing live, trained administrators based in our offices to answer our phones and address client concerns promptly. Norton Medical Industries provides drug testing services characterized by premium personalized customer service and solid compliance at competitive prices. Norton Medical Industries' corporate headquarters is its only location, and all correspondence should be directed to its office at: Norton Medical IndustriesD6265 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 13 F1 Van Nuys, CA 914110(800) 243-76691](818) 301-3131 fax The person authorized to contractually obligate Norton Medical Industries is Medical Director and MRO Dr. Marshall Zablen. Dr. Zablen can be reached at the above number or by email at HYPERLINK "mailto:drzablen@nortonmedical.com" drzablen ninortonmedical.com. Dr. Marshall Zablen Norton Medical Industries 6265 Sepulveda Blvd Van Nuys CA 91411 Tel 800 243 7669 www.nortc)nmedical.com drzablen@nortonmedical.com O (800) ?43-7669 0©o orton 1]edfcal HOME SERVICES BACKGROUND CHECKS EDUCATION FACTS RESOURCES UPDATES CONTACT US edustries P 3, NORTON MEDICAL INDUSTRIES Drug&Alcohol TestIng Programs To Meet Federal&Commerdal Requirements u y inism- 121 low Vo g r r :il�• DRUG TESTING SERVICES A PRACTICAL WAY TO ASSURE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS USING PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT November 3 , 2016 Palm Springs City Council Presented by Dr. Marshall Zablen MD Medical Director Norton Medical Industries 1 IDC Safety: What Is Required ?y qConsortium • Compliance with safety regulations depends on the will and determination of elected officials as well as the regulatory agency to protect the public welfare. • Why should a tourist fly from New York City and arrive at LAX or Palm Springs Airport or San Francisco International Airport and not have a drug tested driver with Commercial Insurance? • Would you like to pay for a ride with a driver without commercial insurance who is not drug tested? 2 HOW DO YOU TEST INDEPENDENT RIDESHARE DRIVERS FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL? • Answer: A Cell Phone App IDCapp drugfree • You make them comply with the same regulations as taxi and limousine drivers IDC Ind s� endent . - vers Consortium Independent Driver Consortium Powered by Norton Medical Industries 3 Independent - rs Consortium ' drug • Alcohol t Independent p • meeting requirements • Driuers • Consortium Programthe State of California for $99 A Yearly d - The drivers p . I . Pre Employment DrugTest $ 99 2. Random DrugTesting Program 3. Random Alcohol Testing NO Drinking 4 hours for • wn bottle to throttle before work or during work. program f• r a year 4. Post Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing 5. Drug Alcohol Education Video Drivers release the 6. Reporting toThird Parties, i,e. City or State contractee to see their test Institution as well as their contracting entities such as Rideshare companies as Uber and Lift results as well as the taxi commission INDEPENDENT DRIVER CONSORTIUM Notify the Driver to Test The application can notify the driver that he needs a randomIDC drug test or a random alcohol test E� 1. via text message, • s 2. email, . • andent 3. voice phone call. _ Consortium Third Party Notification of Positive and Negative tests The driver gives permission for results of the test to be emailed to his contracting entity, be it a limo company or a Rideshare company as well as any state regulatory agency such as the County of Riverside or the California Public Utility Commission. 1. Notified of Positive Finding 2. Notified if DID NOT GO for testing when contacted 3. Notified if program expired 5 Ei Drivers Independent Drivers Consortium Powered by.- Norton Medical Industries Logini L Current Client New Application What you get in the IDC: Program Need Help? (800) 243 7669 Or Click Here To Email Us 'DRUG FREE' Independent Drivers Consortium © 2015 0 .4.6 Drivers Consortium Independent Drivers Consortium.com New Driver Application Form YOU NEED ASTRONG INTERNET CONNECTION TO CONTINUE! Already a client? Type in code number of who will receive your test result and complete the following fields... (you can add more contractors later) PRICE: $99.00 Code Numbers: 555 = American Truckers USDOT FMCSA 999 = California PUC 655 = iCars 777 = Uber 888 = Lyft Not your Company? Call your company or Call 800.243.7669 (9am to 6pm EST) " Code Number: 777 s� Independent i n (7 Drivers Consortium LYFT Palm Springs Airport ( 888 ) Representative: Logan Green The Taxi 548 Market Street Suite 68514 The drivers Commission San Francisco„ CA 94104 app can be and the ride PH: 855-946-7433 turned off so share no more companies If LYFT Palm Springs Airport is to receive customers both can be your drug and alcohol test results...... notified withContinue an email and a phone call Not to receive your test results? A Independent Drivers Consortium Enrollee - IDC Independent Driver - Agreement The Independent Driver Jon Jones by agreeing to join the Independent Drivers Consortium IDC, authorizes IDC to report test results to: Co: Lyft Application Rides Name: Logan Green Tel: 855-946-7433 548 Market Street Suite 68514 Driver gives San Francisco„ CA94104 permission for Enrollee agrees to perform all random drug and alcohol rideshare tests the day notified by IDC Drug and Alcohol testing consortium. contractor to Independent consortium will report to LYFT Palm Springs Airport all confirmed results within 24 hours via email, us mail receive results or fax for any tests performed and if enrollee failed to have a random drug or alcohol test the day notified. Your contractor will be notified if your program expires. • Random testing information • Consortium policies and procedures • A copy of this agreement will be sent to LYFT Palm Springs Airport AGREE- By clicking the blue line above, you agree to comply with the IDC Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. inrwrivers Independent Jon Jones ID:49709 YOU NEED PRE-EMPLOYMENT TEST! Certificate Of Drug& Alcohol Program Enrollment �.� � r p a Drug And Alcohol Testing The app Collection Sit" notifies the r ` � ' ht k _ 40 driver he WC hol needs to take • ' - a rug or � , �C�� ,�'�,.,..' �;�� �j 4-l.rL i, 4y 9 ��'P"i�, r�4d"�r�'�•,r.. alcohol test by Collector Notice text message I �w and phone call DefinitionAccident Did You Have an Accident? . .,;.hex{9.H«.r,"ee ..rv• +3t:r ,.nr '�.+k-*.ws+wal'aw.�, Need Help? 800-243-7669 Or Click Here To Email Us Indemndent Ddwrs Cnns rtium 9D 2015 Independent i nr A Drivers Consortir COMPANY INFO . . Companies Primary Company: LYFT Palm Springs Airport 888 ) Co: Lyft Application Rides Name: Logan Green Tel: 855-946-7433 548 Market Street Suite 68514 San Francisco„ CA 94104 Send Email to Anyone: Enter Email Address: Add Email lep • • incDrivers Consortium You Need A Pre-Employment Drug Test To Be An Active Driver in the IDC. Be Sure To Show The Collector Notice To Your Collector. Collectors Notice ALCOHOL TEL: 760-341-8800 Desert Urgent Care 74-990 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Days: Hours: Collection ' ALCOHOL TEL: 760-777-7701 sites are local Eisenhower Occupational Health Services 39000 Bob Hope Dr. and I Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Days: convenient Hours: : DRUG TEL: 760-341-8800 Desert Urgent Care 74-990 Country Club Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Days: Hours: DRUG TEL: 760-777-7701 Eisenhower Occupational Health Services 39000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Days: Hours: 12 1 COMPANY INFO Update G H Primary Company: a UBER ( 777 ) Co: Uber Technologies, Inc Name: Travis Kalanick Tel: 415-986- 2104 182 Howard Street Suite 8 San Francisco, CA 94105 Additional Companies : The driver can LYFT (888) contract with Co: Lyft Application Rides Name: Logan Green Tel: 855-946-7433 as many 548 Market Street Suite 68514 San Francisco„ CA 94104 companies as Send Email to Anyone: they WISh Enter Email Address: �. IndependentIndependent . - 1 I n (7 • • Drivers Consortium Post Accident Form Post Accident Did you have an accident? Authorization Form Post accidentfor Drug &Alcohol Testing testing is required YES Uber Technologies, Inc NO 182 Howard Street Suite 8 San Francisco, CA 94105 PH: 415-986-2104 DOT Definition of a Motor Accident on a Road or Highway Covered Worker: 1. Death of a human being. Mary Popins . 2. Injury that must be treated away from The LabCorp Non Nida Info Is: the scene. Account #: 816144 . 3. An Accident in which any vehicle is Location Code: 049269 towed away because it can not operate. . 4. Operator receives a citation as a result Mary Popins Needs A of the accident NON-DOT 5 Panel Had an accident? A breath alcohol test should be done within 2 hours and not later than 8 hours lest after the accident. Post Accident Drug Test $ . A urine drug test should be done within 32 Post Accident Alcohol Test hours after the accident. Please Use An Electronic Chain Of Custody. INDEPENDENT DRIVER CONSORTIUM Notify the Driver to Test The application can notify the driver that he needs a random drug test or a random alcohol test IDC 1. via text message, * s 2. email, • • 3. voice phone call. • e rs Consortium Third Party Notification of Positive and Negative tests The driver gives permission for results of the test to be emailed to his contracting entity, be it a limo company or a Rideshare company as well as any state regulatory agency such as the County of Riverside or the California Public Utility Commission. 1. Notified of Positive Finding 2. Notified if DID NOT GO for testing when contacted 3. Notified if program expired Independent Drivers Consortium drug and Alcohol t Independent program - requirements • Qrlvers Gansarilum the State of • for w Yearly • Includes - I . Pre Employment DrugTest $ 99 2. Random DrugTesting Program 3, Random Alcohol Testing NO Drinking 4 hours or their o wn bottle to throttle before work or during work. program ' ' year 4. Post Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing 5. Drug Alcohol Education Video Drivers release the 6. Reporting to Third Parties, i,e, City or State contractee to see their test Institution as well as their contracting entities such as Rideshare companies as Uber and Lift results as well as the taxi commission Safety: What Is Required ? • Compliance with safety regulations depends on the will and determination of elected officials as well as the regulatory agency to protect the public welfare. • Cost should not be an issue. Uber and Lyft offer sign up bonuses of $300 to $500 or more. The drug testing cost is only $8 dollars per month • Having drivers who use drugs is like wanting Cancer because you need the Cells. • Drug testing takes one cut in time. Pre-Enrollment drug testing eliminates stupid positive drivers and discourages those in the pool to abstain from drugs if they merit the public trust and want to drive for pay. • If you as a passenger, have a driver who smells of marijuana or alcohol you are already in the car. You missed your spot in time. • Would you like to pay for a ride with a driver who is not drug tested? 17